Mobility Assistance in Williston, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Williston, ND: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Williams County)

339

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Williston)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Williams County)

About 422 Williston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Williams County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

339 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Williston that list physical therapy include Chi Health At Home - Hha; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Williston compared with Williams County and North Dakota

Census figure	Williston	Williams County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	1.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	33%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	6.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,341	$65,263	—

Older residents in towns around Williston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Watford City, ND	32 mi	311	19%
Sidney, MT	41 mi	838	23%
New Town, ND	55 mi	240	17%

Home health agencies serving Williston (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home - Hha	Williston, ND	2.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 774-7430

Emergency hospitals near Williston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health Williston	Williston, ND	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(701) 774-7400
Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc	Watford City, ND	32 mi	not rated	(701) 842-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Williston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Williston

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Williston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Williston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Williston?

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Williston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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